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Summer Solstice is here. And to celebrate, the online piano lessons site Quiescence Music is giving away a free piano lesson and book that promises to teach adults how to easily create their own music at the piano.

The website, owned and operated by pianist/composer Edward Weiss - has been a steady staple since Weiss launched the site in 2000.

When asked about his Summer Solstice giveaway Weiss responds:

"I want as many people as possible to sample the beautiful style of music known as New Age piano. What better way than to give away a free lesson and book."

The free lesson is titled "Summer Morning" and promises to show students how to improvise something in the Key of C Major. According to the site, no experience or talent is required and anyone can take the lesson.

The free book Weiss is giving away is called ‘Free to be Creative at the Piano' and was an Amazon #1 bestseller it's first week in print. It's 342 pages and contains Weiss's philosophy on piano playing.

Here's what this pianist, composer, and teacher says about the book:

"The book is a collection of essays on my approach to piano playing. It's really different in that I place priority on the experience you get while at the piano and I emphasize that in the book. In it, students learn all about improvisation, composition, and more!"